Blue Ox Music Festival Announces Initial 2017 Lineup

By Scott Bernstein Jan 17, 2017 8:31 am PST

Whispering Pines Campground in Eau Claire, Wisconsin will host the third annual Blue Ox Music Festival from June 8 – 10. Punch Brothers, Greensky Bluegrass, Drive-By Truckers, Railroad Earth, Sam Bush Band, The Infamous Stringdusters and Pert Near Sandstone are just a few of the acts set to play Blue Ox in June.

Son Volt, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Keller & The Keels, Jeff Austin Band, The Travelin’ McCourys, Dead Man Winter are also among Blue Ox ’17 performers. The full initial lineup can be viewed below with additions expected to be announced soon. Pert Near Sandstone, a Minneapolis-based quintet, are co-curating the event and will perform twice. “We are excited for year three of the Blue Ox Music Festival,” says Jim Bischel, the festival’s executive director. “Between the lineup, improvements and additions to our festival venue, and the incredible fans we have, it is going to be a fantastic year. We can’t wait until June!”

Tickets are on sale now via the festival’s website.

Blue Ox Music Festival 2017 Lineup

  • Pert Near Sandstone x2
  • Punch Brothers
  • Greensky Bluegrass
  • Drive-By Truckers
  • Railroad Earth
  • Sam Bush Band
  • The Infamous Stringdusters
  • Son Volt
  • Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
  • Grateful Ball
  • Keller & The Keels
  • Jeff Austin Band
  • The Travelin’ McCourys
  • Dead Man Winter
  • The Steeldrivers
  • Split Lip Rayfield
  • Willie Watson
  • Fruition
  • Henhouse Prowlers
  • Rumpke Mountain Boys
  • Billy Strings
  • Colter Wall
  • Trout Steak Revival
  • Dead Horses
  • White Iron Band
  • Them Coulee Boys
  • Evergreen Grass Band
  • Joseph Huber
  • Laska
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